US Bridges

US 59 over Turkey Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.87 MI SW of FM 360 · Structure no. 120800008909225

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,393
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over Turkey Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,393 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,350 by 2039. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.87 MI SW of FM 360
RouteInterstate 59
StateTexas
Coordinates29.46934, -95.96305
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,393 (2019)
Projected traffic17,350 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 over Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 12,393 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.